- Salary
- $18 – $37
- Location
- US-MI-New Hudson-Grand River, United States of America
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Internship
- Source
- Workday
Description
About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
The Modeling and Simulation Engineering Intern will support engineering activities related to multibody dynamics, vehicle dynamics, durability, and/or multi-physics simulation. The intern will work with experienced engineers to build, run, post-process, and evaluate simulation models used for product development.
This position is intended to provide hands-on experience with engineering simulation workflows, test and simulation data analysis, model correlation, and technical problem solving. Assignments will be scoped to the intern's experience level and completed with guidance from engineering team members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:
Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Assist with multibody dynamics modeling, vehicle performance analysis, and co-simulation activities.
Build, modify, run, and post-process simulation models of vehicles and mechanical systems under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Support comparison and correlation of simulation results with physical test data.
Assist with development of scripts and tools for simulation setup, data processing, visualization, and reporting.
Work with engineering teams such as design, test, controls, and manufacturing to support project activities.
Document model assumptions, analysis methods, results, and conclusions.
Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and team meetings.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Willingness to learn new engineering tools, methods, and technical concepts.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to ask questions, receive feedback, and apply lessons learnt.
Dependable attendance and accountability for assigned tasks.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Completion of foundational coursework in dynamics, mechanics, controls, numerical methods, or related subjects is preferred.
Previous internship, Formula SAE/Baja SAE, research, laboratory, design-team, or engineering project experience is beneficial but not required.
DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
The following skills are desirable but are not required. Candidates are not expected to have experience in all areas listed.
The following skills are desirable but are not required. Candidates are not expected to have experience in all areas listed.
Exposure to multibody dynamics or simulation tools such as Adams, Dymola, Simscape.
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems, vehicle dynamics, and controls.
Familiarity with engineering data analysis, plotting, and interpretation.
Exposure to signal processing, test data analysis, or data acquisition systems.
Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to work safely in office, laboratory, shop, or test environments as required by assigned projects.
Ability to lift and move light engineering equipment or components in accordance with company safety requirements.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
Standard work hours will follow department and company internship guidelines.
Some schedule flexibility may be required to support testing, project milestones, or team activities.
Pay Range:
$18.00 - $37.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
